International Business and Intercultural Management: Heilbronn University

About the programme

The MA International Business & Intercultural Management is a multi-disciplinary Master Programme that has been developed by the university’s business faculties in close consultation with business and industry in response to a challenging and rapidly developing organisational environment.

Programme Structure

The MA International Business & Intercultural Management comprises three major stages.

The programme starts with an induction period, during which the students assess their current level of subject knowledge by participating in a Business Simulation game. The foundation stage in semester 1 familiarizes them with the fundamental issues of Intercultural Management as well as Business Management and its international aspects.

Semester 2 offers advanced studies. Taking a cross-disciplinary approach, this phase provides an opportunity to deepen the participants’ expertise in Business Management and Research Methodology. In addition, the students specialize in selected cultural areas, namely Asia Pacific, the Arab World and Europe.

Semester 3 is the Master Thesis stage which requires in-depth empirical research in the student’s chosen area. Ideally, the thesis is based on real situations in international companies or organisations.

Career Prospects

The MA International Business & Intercultural Management qualifies first-degree graduates for management positions in globally operating organisations

Entry Requirements

Applicants need an excellent or good European first degree in Business Studies or in a business-related discipline (210 ECTS credits and a German average grade of 2.5 or better) or an equivalent international qualification as well as a high level of proficiency in English.